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9,079 first dose of AstraZeneca jabs administered in VI – Hon Malone
Some 9,079 first doses of the AstraZeneca Vaccine were safely administered as COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue in the Virgin Islands (VI) according to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL).
Volcanic ash turns to ‘concrete’ after more La Soufriere eruptions
Volcanic ash in Georgetown, the capital of northeastern St. Vincent have turned to almost concrete following heavy rains and more eruptions on Friday, April 16, 2021.
Parties, ideology & Virgin Islands politics
Having an ideology- social, economic, and political- is imperative for effective politics and government. On a specific Facebook thread in April 2021, there were very interesting assertions on Virgin Islands politics.
Prepare for ‘respiratory irritants’ from La Soufriere in VI - Health officials
Residents of the Virgin Islands are being warned to take caution against concerning atmospheric conditions that could come as a result of the La Soufriere volcano eruption on the island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
VI dispatching water supplies to SVG in first relief effort- Premier
The Virgin Islands will be working to dispatch water trucks filled with water, and water tanks filled with water on a barge scheduled to leave the Territory next week as part of its relief efforts to the people of St Vincent and The Gren...
UK Gov't 'infected with widespread cronyism'- UK MP
A company share owned by United Kingdom (UK) Health Secretary Matt J. Hancock, has been approved as a potential supplier for NHS trusts in England, sparking cries of cronyism by the UK Labour Party.
Incinerator back up after weeks offline
The Pockwood Pond incinerator is burning trash again after being offline for about six weeks, during which residents complained frequently about the fires and smoke from the landfill behind the facility.
‘We are not able to build a wall & ask Mexico to pay for it’- Magistrate
http://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/en/news/we-are-not-able-to-build-a-wall-ask-mexico-to-pay-for-it-magistrate
VI targeting mostly vaccinated tourists – Premier Fahie
Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that that target for herd immunity in the Virgin Islands (VI) is set at roughly 20,000 people which the territory is hoping to meet by its full re-opening in mid-Jun...
Lorie A. Freeman to be appointed Deputy Director of SSB
The Chief Financial Officer of Social Security Board (SSB), Ms Lorie A. Freeman is set to be appointed Deputy Director of SSB.
HLSCC alumna Latasiha A. Bennett gains Dean’s Award @ UVI
Latasiha A. Bennett, an alumna of both the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) and H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in the Virgin Islands (VI), has been awarded the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Dean’s Award for Clinical ...
65 questions including on CoI & crime await Gov’t @ today’s HoA
When the Seventh Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands is held at Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, Tortola from 10:00 am today, April 15, 2021, there will be a long list of questi...
Legislators pay tribute, condolences on passing of Prince Phillip
Legislators in the House of Assembly (HoA) are paying tribute to the late Duke of Edinburg, Prince Phillip, who died on April 9, 2021 at age 99.
Employers warned against evading NHI payments, underpaying staff
Businesses in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been cautioned against involving in acts that evade National Health Insurance (NHI) payments in the Virgin Islands (VI) on behalf of their employees.
White cops killing black men ‘every other week’ - Skelton-Cline
The killing of 20-year-old African American, Daunte Wright in Minneapolis on April 11, 2021, was described by police as accidental; however, the death has since sparked unrest.
UPDATE: 6 more recover as VI down to 10 active COVID-19 cases
Recoveries from COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands continue, as there are now 10 active cases in the Territory, according to the latest official update by the Government of the Virgin Islands today, April 14, 2021.
VI NPOs, Gov't & businesses collaborate to help SVG
In response to the devastation caused by the eruption of the La Soufriere volcano which started on April 9th, 2012, the BVI Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs), Government, businesses and the wider community are collaborating to bring urgent...
‘We are not able to build a wall & ask Mexico to pay for it’- Magistrate
"Our borders with the US are porous, and we are not able to build a wall and ask Mexico to pay for it,” stated senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards as she remanded Olicity M. Lanns, 24, to Her Majesty’s Prison yesterday, April 13, 2021.
VI targeting mostly vaccinated tourists – Premier Fahie
Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie has indicated that that target for herd immunity in the Virgin Islands (VI) is set at roughly 20,000 people which the territory is hoping to meet by its full re-opening in mid-June 2021.
Sea camera network launches in OTs
British overseas territories will gain a fish-eye view of their waters with the launch of a new large-scale network of cameras to monitor ocean wildlife.
VI down to 16 active COVID-19 cases; 4 recover
The Virgin Islands is down to 16 active positive COVID-19 cases, as 4 persons have recovered since the last update given on April 8, 2021.
‘I don’t gamble’ but industry will boost VI economy- Premier Fahie
Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie has said his Government will welcome innovative ideas that will boost the tourism sector and economy, including gambling which has seen resistance from some religious groups.
BVI gets UK grant to assess COVID’s impact on protected species
The BVI has been given a grant through the UK government’s Darwin Initiative that will allow the territory to investigate the impacts and consequences of COVID-19 on conservation efforts here.
Boat to be used for search and rescue missions has a troubled history
Cabinet recently decided to spend $1,020,000 for the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry to launch a search-and-rescue centre that will use a boat named Vigilant II to help keep the territory’s waters safe.
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